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Big Brother Andrew, Little Brother Egypt, and Mom Ashley
From a nervous first meeting to being part of each other’s biggest milestones, Big Brother Andrew, Little Brother Egypt and his mother Ashley have grown to be family.
“I first met Egypt a little over three years ago. I remember going over to his house and we were both a bit nervous. There's a picture of us standing extremely awkwardly an arm’s length apart. It's so funny to look back on now that we're such good friends” Andrew shares. For Egypt, he just remembers that Andrew “was fun to talk to!” Ashley, however, is more reflective when remembering that first milestone. “I remember the first time I met Andrew. I was nervous, excited, and honestly a little intrigued about the person who would become such an important part of Egypt’s life. From that first meeting, I could tell that Andrew was a genuinely wonderful person. I was excited to see what their relationship would become, but I never could have imagined just how special their bond would be.”
From the Pandemic to Today: Big Brother Jamel, Little Brother Logan, and Aunt Kathy Journeying Together
For Big Brother Jamel, Little Brother Logan, and Aunt Kathy, their Match journey began in July 2020 under some challenging circumstances – the COVID pandemic. Having shifted from all in-person interviews and trainings with Bigs, Littles, and families to Zoom sessions, Big Brothers Big Sisters got creative in working through these important processes, finding ways to host initial Match meetings, and keeping everyone engaged and safe.
Getting to Know Big Sister Hogan, Little Sister Chloe, and Mother Tyqunia
When Little Chloe first met her Big Sister, Hogan, she remembers taking pictures together at the BBBS office. What she did not know in that moment was just how special that meeting would become. Chloe says she felt like she got a surprise that day. Suddenly, she had a Big Sister who keeps her happy, makes her laugh, and is always fun to be around.
Getting to Know Big Sister Khadra, Little Sister Findia, and Mother Frances
Big Sister Khadra and Little Sister Findia’s match is filled with warmth, laughter, and genuine connection. From their very first meeting, the two clicked naturally, sharing stories, new experiences, and a mutual love of learning and community. Over time, their bond has grown stronger—built on trust, encouragement, and shared joy. Together, they’ve created memories that highlight the heart of mentorship and the positive impact of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
Big Hearts, Big Family, Big Impacts
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge, it is not unusual for us to have siblings—even twins—in the program. It is unique, however, for us to have three siblings matched at once. While meaningful for the family, it is not lost on us how meaningful it also is to our Bigs and our entire BBBSCBR community to have each child matched with a mentor who believes in them and wants to help nurture their inherent potential.
Budget-Friendly Match Activity: Thrifting with Your Little
Thrifting is a great way to find unique items, save money, and shop more sustainably. It is also a low-cost activity you can do with your Little! Whether you're a complete beginner to thrifting or looking for ideas on how to thrift with your Little.